Practice Part C: Exploring Setup Time (t_setup) and Hold Time (t_hold) - 4.3 | Lab Module 8: Introduction to Sequential Logic: CMOS D-Latch/Flip-Flop Schematic and Simulation | VLSI Design Lab
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4.3 - Part C: Exploring Setup Time (t_setup) and Hold Time (t_hold)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define setup time.

💡 Hint: Think about when the data needs to be secure before sampling.

Question 2

Easy

What is hold time?

💡 Hint: Consider how long the data must be maintained after it has been captured.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is setup time?

  • The time the data must be stable after clock
  • The time the data must be stable before clock
  • The time between clock edges

💡 Hint: Think about when you need to secure the data.

Question 2

True or False: Hold time is the minimum time that data must be stable after the active clock edge.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Refer to the definition of hold time.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a circuit that implements both setup and hold time constraints effectively. Discuss potential errors that might occur if these constraints are not met.

💡 Hint: Consider common sequences of signal changes alongside clock signals.

Question 2

You have a flip-flop with a setup time of 20 ns and a hold time of 10 ns. If data changes at 25 ns after a clock edge, what issues could arise?

💡 Hint: Revisit the definitions of setup and hold time to apply.

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